to listen repeatedly; to listen again; to ask a question in return; to ask again; to ask for a repeated explanation
excess flesh; surplus fat; flab
to become tense; to be tightened; to become firm (e.g. body)
to take a bath; to have a bath; to take a shower
kitchen; financial situation
to air; to dry; to drain (off); to drink up; to deprive of a role, job, etc.
peeking; peeping (e.g. through a hole, narrow gap)
act of God; irresistible force; inevitability; force majeure; vis major
to say; to be called; to do
to open one's eyes wide (in astonishment, wonder, etc.); to be wide-eyed; to be amazed
to become broken; to break down; to be crazy; to be nuts; to be infatuated with; to be outdone (by someone)
to go too far; to go past; to go to extremes; to overdo it
decision; determination; resolution
to hold hands; to join hands; to do together; to go arm in arm; to join forces; to link hands
to discuss; to talk together
to go smoothly; to turn out well; to do the trick; to have peaceful relations
to burn; to be roasted; to be heated; to be jealous; to be envious
to grovel; to go down on one's hands and knees
rate; ratio; comparatively; contrary to expectations
to go to; to proceed to; to leave for
in either case (used specifically in the instance of two possible outcomes or situations); either way; one way or another
frustrated (over a failure, humiliation or injustice); annoyed; chagrined; (bitterly) disappointed; bitter; vexed
to lock up; to shut up; to imprison
bonds (between people); (emotional) ties; relationship; tether; fetters
so far; up to now; hitherto; that's enough (for today); it ends here
to bring to an end; to close the curtain
gravel; ballast; pebbles; child; rugrat; ankle-biter
tenacity; persistence; obsession; implacability
location (of something); whereabouts; hiding place
unusual power; superpower; ability beyond that of humans
influence; clout; leverage
previous generation (e.g. one's parents); family predecessor; predecessor; previous age
candidate; contender; prospect; candidacy; candidature; nomination
precocity; early ripening; premature development
to stagnate; to settle (at the bottom); to deposit; to become sluggish; to become dull; to be delayed
in good condition; in fine shape; glib; slick; harmonious; melodious
will; volition; intention; intent; determination
it's different when ... but; it's not so bad when ... but
to join (hands); to take (each other's hands); to scramble for; to struggle for; to pay attention to; to take notice of
power; motive power; dynamic force; three-phase electricity